Read Alouds for All Learners: A Comprehensive Plan for Every Subject, Every Day, Grades PreK–8

by Molly Ness

In Read Alouds for All A Comprehensive Plan for Every Subject, Every Day, Grades PreK–8, Molly Ness, supported by current research and personal experiences, demonstrates the sobering effect an absence of read alouds in classrooms has on preK–8 students’ comprehension skills. She provides intentional directions on planning and implementing a read-aloud routine that supports young learners’ literacy development, content-area knowledge, social-emotional learning, and academic achievement.
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Foreword by Natalie Wexler
Introduction
Chapter 1: Plan the Read Aloud
Chapter 2: Apply the Read Aloud Plan to Diverse Texts
Chapter 3: Use Age-Appropriate Read Aloud Strategies
Chapter 4: Customize Read Alouds for Various Content Areas
Epilogue
Appendix Read Aloud Planning Template
Appendix Planning Template for Content-Area Read Alouds
Appendix Resources for Content-Area Read Alouds
Appendix Resources for Choosing Read Aloud Titles
Appendix Lists of Children’s Book Awards
Appendix Further Reading
Appendix Children’s Books Cited
References and Resources
Index

Genres: Education

168 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published September 18, 2023

Reviews

[Kim Shank · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that there is a book on this topic! Sadly, read aloud isn’t done enough in all classrooms, and it is a great way to build knowledge, vocabulary, and oral language…plus it is just so much fun! This books offers a framework to help teachers plan for a read aloud in all subjects and in all grades! What a great way to also build empathy and promote diversity and inclusion. Looking for a whole building PD? Would be a great book for this!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really valuable resource for writing my thesis. I highly recommend this book for any teacher wanting to improve their practice and maximize the instructional value of their read aloud time. Dr. Ness provides lots of resources including planning templates, strategies to make read alouds both explicit and systematic, book lists and tons of research about the benefits of classroom read alouds.

[Sara Hudson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! Molly gives validation to educators (and others) who know that read alouds are essential to student learning and growth, and she provides support to others who haven't figured that out yet. A great mix of research and practical tips.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is excellent for parents and teachers to understand why reading aloud is beneficial and has many examples of how to execute it. As a homeschooler, parent, and former Educator in a public school, I think this book is refreshing and thorough.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great guide for rethinking read-alouds in the classroom. Ness offers a template of sorts to help teachers intentionally use books to expose students to vocabulary, background knowledge, and of course, the joy of reading.